FORGIVENESS

Advocates would argue that the act of forgiveness gives power back to the person doing the forgiving. But even if this was the case, it also reallocates responsibility. The onus is now on the victim, not the perpetrator.

A grudge is a worn, ugly, itchy sweater you can't get rid of – because if you do, how will you stay warm? Nursing a grievance is part of human nature: At some point, almost everyone does it. Freeing y...